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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Greenland

Learn about the similarities and differences between Canada and Greenland by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Canada vs. Greenland - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Greenland is 836 330 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 361% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
836 330 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Greenland has a coastline of 27 394.4 mi.

125 566.7 mi
27 394.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Canada is Toronto, with a population of about 2 615 060 people. In contrast, the largest city in Greenland is Nuuk, where the population is 16 454.

2 615 060 ppl
16 454 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Greenland is Gunnbjørn Fjeld, which rises to a height of 12 119 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
12 119 ft
Gunnbjørn Fjeld

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Greenland the highest temperature was 78.6°F and was recorded in Maniitsoq.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
78.6°F
Maniitsoq

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Greenland, the lowest temperature was -87°F and was recorded in North Ice.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-87°F
North Ice

Society

Canada vs. Greenland - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Greenland is home to 56 770 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
56 770 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 73.7 years in Greenland.

83.6 years
73.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 34.3 years in Greenland.

41.8 years
34.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and -0.01% in Greenland.

0.77%
-0.01%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 100.0% in Greenland.

99.0%
100.0%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Greenland the primary language is Kalaallisut.

english, french
kalaallisut

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Greenland, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
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Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Greenland: Danish Krone (DKK).

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CAD
Canadian Dollar
DKK
Danish Krone

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Greenland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E, F, K).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E, F, K

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Greenland has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Greenland - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD
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